Pycnochromis acares

Pycnochromis acares is a species of damselfish that is native to the Pacific Ocean.

Pycnochromis acares
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Family: Pomacentridae
Genus: Pycnochromis
Species:
P. acares
Binomial name
Pycnochromis acares
(J. E. Randall & Swerdloff, 1973)[1]
Synonyms
  • Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff, 1973

Distribution and habitat

They are commonly found within reefs and sometimes lagoons throughout the Pacific Ocean.[2] Their distribution ranges from Japan to Hawaii, Vanuatu, and the Austral Islands.[2] People encounter them at depths of 2 metres (6.6 ft) to 37 metres (121 ft).[2]

Description

Adults of this species can grow up to a maximum size of up to 4 centimetres (1.6 in).[2] They exhibit white with a yellow blotch that extends from the eye to the pectoral fin.[3] Its dorsal and caudal fins are yellow.[3]

Ecology

Diet

Pycnochromis acares is an omnivorous species of fish.

Behavior

This species of damselfish occurs in big to small aggregations above coral heads or rubble.[2][3]

In the aquarium

In the aquarium trade, this species of fish is uncommon.[4]

References
  1. "Species Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff". FishWisePro. 1973. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
  2. Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Chromis acares" in FishBase. December 2014 version.
  3. Encyclopedia of Life. "Chromis acares comprehensive description", Encyclopedia of life, Retrieved on 6 December 2014.
  4. Reef Builders. "Reef Nuggets 1: Damsels in disguise" Retrieved on 6 December 2014


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